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Apply now Job no: 794147Work type: Full timeLocation: Melbourne - CentralCategories: Merchandising - Product About Smiggle Operating as part of The Just Group, Smiggle is recognised around the world for its market-leading school supplies and gifts, vibrant product designs, creativity and fun atmosphere! Build a career with one of the most exciting and innovative brands in the world – with stores in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, Malaysia and Hong Kong. It's the place where a smile meets a giggle; there's no better place than working at Smiggle.
About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Sourcing Coordinator to support the Smiggle Product & Sourcing team.
Reporting to the Senior Product Developer, you will work within a Sourcing team to manage the product development process and ensure effective order and delivery of goods from concept to factory to stores. This role is a key interface between the product development team and suppliers. This role is located at our Support Office on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.
Responsibilities Managing the production process against a critical time path to ensure key deadlines are metNegotiating with off shore suppliers in line with target prices and dates, ensuring on time and on-cost delivery of quality productSample management and sample approvals including pre-production and shipment samplesWorking with suppliers and key departments to ensure all stakeholders are informed of issues and priorities, especially with regards to the delivery processWorking with Quality Assurance team to ensure all product quality and compliance requirements are metSkills and Experience Demonstrated previous experience in a Buying Assistant/Assistant Buyer role (minimum 1-2 years)Sourcing experience in a general merchandise or stationery environment is preferred and a good understanding of printing processes advantageousExperience in dealing and procuring directly with off-shore suppliersStrong cost negotiation skills and a great eye for detailThe ability to build strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholdersStrong initiative, problem solving and communication skills (Mandarin and/or Cantonese speaking advantageous)Sound organisational skills with the ability to work at pace, multi task and prioritise in line with business objectivesTechnical knowledge and sound understanding of end to end production processes highly regardedAbove all we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and a great team player. If this sounds like the career opportunity you are looking for, please apply!
Advertised: 14 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
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